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SharonClark

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2. Thanks for posting this.

Reply to douglas9 (Original post)

Thu Apr 15, 2021, 09:03 AM

Apr 2021

The article (link below) recommends several alternative search engines, a link to alternative browsers and email services, and a link to wiping your Google history. Worth reading even if you're happy with what you currently use.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/komando/2020/11/21/6-internet-search-engines-respect-your-privacy/6306467002/

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How to use DuckDuckGo instead of Google and other sites to get faster and precise results [View all] douglas9 Apr 2021 OP

I've been Ducking Google exclusively for over 2 years now .. marketing search engines reminds me how MichaelSoE Apr 2021 #1

remember the microsoft law suit that was brought on by the doj? AllaN01Bear Apr 2021 #5

Of course I do ... I also remember creating web sites and refusing to use IE's non W3C html causing MichaelSoE Apr 2021 #6

twas a peice of junk if i remember , now m$ owns edge . AllaN01Bear Apr 2021 #8

Thanks for posting this. SharonClark Apr 2021 #2

For the Green People douglas9 Apr 2021 #4

Posted my first reply before reading the article and all I can say is WOW MichaelSoE Apr 2021 #3

Thanks. I just discovered some very cool new music Pinback May 2021 #13

I've had it as my preferred search in all my browsers-- rarely lets me down... TreasonousBastard Apr 2021 #7

Thanks for posting Sherman A1 Apr 2021 #9

I've been meaning to try it. Go, DuckDuckGo! hlthe2b Apr 2021 #10

Use it on my mobile Pas-de-Calais Apr 2021 #11

DuckDuckGo. 🚨 💥 underpants Apr 2021 #12

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